Research article summary (published 29 Apr 1996):

Preliminary antimicrobial screening of four South African Asteraceae species.

Full Abstract

Organic and aqueous solvent extracts of Arctotis auriculata Jacq., Eriocephalus africanus L., Felicia erigeroides DC., and Helichrysum crispum (L.) D. Don, were investigated for selective antimicrobial activities. Organic extracts of A. auriculata and H. crispum inhibited the growth of Mycobacterium smegmatis. The same extracts, together with organic extracts of F. erigeroides, were active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antifungal activities against Candida albicans were exhibited by organic extracts of E. africanus, F. erigeroides, and H. crispum. Organic extracts of A. auriculata and E. africanus, as well as the aqueous extract of the latter plant, were active against Staphyllococcus aureus.

Author information

Author/s: Salie, F (F); Eagles, P F (PF); Leng, H M (HM);

Affiliation: Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Journal of ethnopharmacology (J Ethnopharmacol), published in IRELAND. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1996-May; vol 52 (issue 1) : pp 27-33

Dates: Created 1996/10/31; Completed 1996/10/31; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 8733116, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Alkaloids - analysis; metabolism Candida albicans - drug effects; growth & development Flavonoids - analysis; metabolism Glucosides - analysis; metabolism Microbial Sensitivity Tests Mycobacterium - drug effects; growth & development Plant Extracts - analysis; metabolism; pharmacology Plant Leaves - chemistry; metabolism Plant Roots - chemistry; metabolism Plant Stems - chemistry; metabolism

Plant Stems - chemistry; metabolism Plants, Medicinal - chemistry; metabolism Pseudomonas aeruginosa - drug effects; growth & development Quinones - analysis; metabolism Saponins - analysis; metabolism Solvents - chemistry South Africa Staphylococcus aureus - drug effects; growth & development Tannins - analysis; metabolism Triterpenes - analysis; metabolism

Associated Chemicals: Alkaloids (0) ; Flavonoids (0) ; Glucosides (0) ; Plant Extracts (0) ; Quinones (0) ; Saponins (0) ; Solvents (0) ; Tannins (0) ; Triterpenes (0)

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